6 Days | 5 Nights
6 days Tanzania Camping safari
6 days Tanzania Camping safari
Price Per Person
Overview
Discover Tanzania’s greatest wildlife treasures on a 6-day budget camping safari through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. This adventure is ideal for travelers who want authentic safari experiences at an affordable price. Spend your nights in comfortable tents at public campsites, enjoying meals prepared by your safari chef under the stars.
Begin in Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Continue to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse birdlife. Next, explore the legendary Serengeti, where endless plains are filled with predators, wildebeests, and zebras—especially during the spectacular Great Migration. Conclude your journey in the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich wildlife population, including lions, rhinos, hippos, and buffalo.
Guided by professional driver-guides, this safari offers thrilling game drives, cultural insights, and unforgettable encounters with Africa’s iconic wildlife—all on a budget.
Starting Point:
Join-In Group Safari
Start/End :
Arusha, Tanzania
Best Time For :
Time-conscious travelers who want both crater & Serengeti
Over Nights
5 nights in Serengeti
Tanzania
6 days Tanzania Camping safari | Itinerary
Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Day 1
OVERNIGHT:
Budget Camping
MEALS:
Lunch & Dinner
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast the tour departs. First stop is Arusha Town for any last minute purchases before we head off on safari. Afterwards we head towards the Tarangire National Park for a game drive with picnic lunch at the park. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the centre of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebras. Dinner and overnight at Karatu Public Campsite.
Day 2
OVERNIGHT:
Budget Camping
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast the tour departs. First stop is Arusha Town for any last minute purchases before we head off on safari. Afterwards we head to Lake Manyara. Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats. Acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps and the lake itself. And thanks to this the small Park is able to support a large number of animal species and incredible bird life. Manyara has the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world and the lions here are also renowned for their tree climbing. Dinner and overnight at Migombani Campsite
Day 3
OVERNIGHT:
Budget Camping
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. Then heard to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Seronera Campsite.
Day 4
OVERNIGHT:
Budget Camping
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Serengeti National Park
Early morning game drive to see also nocturnal animals returning from hunting and lions awaking in the dawn followed by a full day of game drives around Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the Great Migration and the movements of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Seronera Campsite.
Day 5
OVERNIGHT:
Budget Camping
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater
Early morning game drive and after depart to Ngorongoro Conservation area. We will stopover at Olduvai Gorge, boasting with a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here, that the anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of ‘Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’, both very significant links in the chain of human evolution Late afternoon transfer to Ngorongoro Simba Campsite where you will have dinner and overnight
Day 6
OVERNIGHT:
Budget Camping
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After an early breakfast, You will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro conservation Area supports avast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park, is it’s dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually been seen here. Late afternoon transfer to Arusha For dinner and Overnight or airport drop off. ( Accommodation can be included upon request at extra cost )
Join us for an unforgettable trip of a life time on a Tanzania Safari!
Includes & Excludes
Safari Includes
- Accommodation at Arusha on arrival
- Unlimited game drives as mentioned in the itinerary
- Services of a professional English speaking safari guide
- All wildlife reserve entry fees
- All Meals inclusive as stipulated
- Complimentary mineral water x1.5 liters per person in the safari vehicle
- 4×4 game viewing vehicles plus driver guide (window seat guaranteed)
- Emergency Evacuation Cover
- All transfers and activities as mentioned above
- Park fee, Conservation fees and Community Development Fees
- Accommodation as stipulated
- All Airport pick up and transfers in private car
- Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority.
For Mountain climbing tours:
- Camping Equipment
- Porterage
- Rescue Fee
- Climbing Gear
Safari Excludes
- Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
- All items of a personal nature
- Gratuities or tip for safari guide and lodge staff (please tip
separately) - Travel insurance if needed
- Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
- Drinks and beverages in lodges
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti (589 USD per person),
including concession fees - Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Let Every Moment Enthrall You
as You Traverse Vast Savannahs, Teeming with Wildlife, and Revel in the Majesty of Iconic Landmarks
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FAQs: 6 Days Tanzania Camping safari
What is included in the 6-day Tanzania camping safari package?
The package usually covers park entry fees, game drives, camping equipment, tents, meals, bottled water, a professional driver-guide, and transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle. Excluded are international flights, visas, tips, personal expenses, and travel insurance.
What type of wildlife can I expect to see?
You’ll encounter elephants and baobabs in Tarangire, tree-climbing lions and flamingos in Lake Manyara, vast herds and predators in the Serengeti, and high chances of spotting the Big Five inside the Ngorongoro Crater.
What are the camping conditions like?
Camping is basic but comfortable, with tents, mattresses, and sleeping bags provided. Campsites are inside or near the parks, with shared facilities (toilets and showers). For those seeking more comfort, upgrades to lodge or tented camps are possible.
How long are the drives between destinations?
Expect around 2–3 hours from Arusha to Tarangire, 1–2 hours to Lake Manyara, 5–6 hours to Serengeti, and 4–5 hours from Serengeti to Ngorongoro. Game drives are included daily to maximize your wildlife experience.
When is the best time to do this safari?
The safari is rewarding all year. For the Great Migration, June–October is best. January–March is ideal for the Serengeti calving season. The green season (November–May) offers lush landscapes, fewer crowds, and excellent birdwatching.